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The Best Episodes of The Gilded Age Season 3

Every episode of The Gilded Age Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Gilded Age Season 3!

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It’s 1882 and the Gilded Age is in full swing when Marian Brook moves in with her rigidly conventional aunts in New York City. With the help of Peggy Scott, an African-American woman masquerading as

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 8 - My Mind Is Made Up
    8.8/10(1223 votes)

    S3:E8

    Peggy reveals her truth to Dr. Kirkland, Marian struggles to move forward, and Bertha finally faces the fallout of her actions.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  2. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 7 - Ex-Communicated
    8.6/10(1032 votes)

    S3:E7

    Amid the release of a salacious book, Mrs. Astor confides in Bertha. Armed with updates from Arizona, Larry returns home to troubling news.

    Director:Salli Richardson-Whitfield
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  3. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 6 - If You Want to Cook an Omelette
    8.4/10(967 votes)

    S3:E6

    Bertha helps Gladys stand up for herself. George attempts a bold business move. Peggy confides in Dr. Kirkland about her past.

    Director:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  4. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 4 - Marriage Is a Gamble
    8.3/10(1025 votes)

    S3:E4

    Bertha deals with unwanted rumors in the press… and the surprise arrival of her sister Monica.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  5. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 5 - A Different World
    8.2/10(923 votes)

    S3:E5

    While Gladys adjusts to her changed circumstances, Larry runs into a familiar face. Peggy gets an opportunity from an old colleague.

    Director:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  6. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 3 - Love Is Never Easy
    8.1/10(954 votes)

    S3:E3

    While George enters tense negotiations, Larry and Jack meet with a potential investor. Later, the Scotts meet the Kirklands.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  7. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 1 - Who Is in Charge Here?
    7.9/10(1088 votes)

    S3:E1

    As George faces opposition for a new railway plan, Bertha prepares for the Duke's return, and Ada finds purpose in the temperance movement.

    Director:Michael Engler
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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  8. The Gilded Age Season 3 Episode 2 - What the Papers Say
    7.9/10(974 votes)

    S3:E2

    Amid their domestic quibbles, Agnes and Ada welcome the Scotts into their home. Bertha and George disagree about Gladys's future.

    Director:Deborah Kampmeier
    Writers:Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"My Mind Is Made Up" is the best rated episode of "The Gilded Age" season 3. It scored 8.8/10 based on 1223 votes. Directed by Salli Richardson-Whitfield and written by Julian Fellowes, Sonja Warfield, it aired on 8/10/2025. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Ex-Communicated".